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X409 EBM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,730 mi
Last recorded69,730 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 EBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 62,905 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 59,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 55,645 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 55,645 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,191 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,331 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,269 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,499 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,619 miles

Metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 39,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All metal fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,216 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,721 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 37,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 32,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,165 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,512 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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X409 EBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X409 EBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X409 EBM registered?

X409 EBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X409 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X409 EBM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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